Buckle up for a massive episode of The MidMO Nerd Show as Andrew, Gary, and Mat dive into the absolute chaos that was CinemaCon 2026! From the shocking return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday to a first look at the AT-AT chase in The Mandalorian and Grogu, the silver screen is looking stacked for the next two years.

We’re also heading into the long boxes to discuss the wild twists in MMPR/TMNT 3, where Master Splinter makes his debut as the White Tiger Ranger , and April O’Neil becomes an avatar for Mothra in the Godzilla/TMNT crossover. Plus, we break down the heartbreaking end of an era in the Ultimate Universe.

On the tabletop side, we look at the 2024 D&D rulebook's shift toward "Romantasy" and the return of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. We also check in on Project Helix, Microsoft's newly unveiled "hybrid system" that aims to merge the Xbox and Windows 11 experience.

To wrap things up, we share some stories from Missouri Comic Con and look at some local Ozark Oddities. You won't want to miss this one!

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The adults are out of the room! With Gary away this week, Mat and Andrew are officially unsupervised and taking the Mid MO Nerd Show into deep-dive territory. We’re breaking down the latest news from Hell’s Kitchen to Vought International as we discuss Daredevil: Born Again, the future of Supergirl, and the visceral world of Invincible and The Boys.

Heading to Springfield, MO this weekend? We’ve got the full preview for Missouri Comic Con! From guest lists to floor strategy, we’ll get you ready for the biggest nerd event in the Ozarks.

Plus, we take a detour into the eerie side of the Show-Me State to talk Missouri Cryptids. Is the Joplin Ghost Light real, or just a reflection of the moon?

In this episode:

• Daredevil & Supergirl: The state of the MCU and DCU.

• Invincible & The Boys: Why we love "Super-Powered" carnage.

• Missouri Comic Con Preview: Everything you need to know for Springfield this weekend.

• Local Legends: Deep diving into Missouri’s most famous cryptids.

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Spider-Man just shattered the internet, but Nintendo is hitting the brakes! 🕸️📉

In this episode of the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a week that shifted the entire nerd landscape. We start with the record-breaking teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which didn’t just swing—it soared to a mind-blowing 1.1 billion views in its first four days. We’re breaking down Tom Holland’s confirmation of Jon Bernthal’s Punisher appearing in the film and what their "odd-couple" dynamic means for the MCU.

But it’s not all heroics... we’re also discussing the "Hardware Crisis" at Nintendo. With production for the Switch 2 being slashed by 33%, we ask the tough questions: Is the $450 price tag too high? And where are the "killer apps" for 2026?

Also in this episode:

• 🏆 The 2026 Oscars Recap: Conan O'Brien hosted, but Ryan Coogler’s vampire epic Sinners and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein took home the gold. We discuss Michael B. Jordan’s historic win!

• 🎨 RIP Sam Kieth: Remembering the visionary creator of The Maxx and his surreal legacy in comics.

• 🎲 Tabletop News: Warhammer 40K brings back Sebastian Yarrick, and we look at WotC’s 2026 D&D roadmap.

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This week on the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a massive week of nerd news and multiverse madness!

We break down the finale of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe and what it means for the future of Marvel storytelling, while also exploring the rise of DC’s Absolute Universe and why fans are getting excited about this bold new direction.

We also preview some awesome upcoming Missouri Comic Con events, including Planet Comicon, Cape Anime Con, and MidMissouriCon—plus why local cons are becoming the heart of the Midwest nerd community.

On the movie and TV side, we talk about the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie rumors and debate our favorite Mario characters and games from across the Mushroom Kingdom. We also discuss the upcoming adaptation of Project Hail Mary, the hype surrounding Lanterns, and what we want to see in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

Plus, we sprinkle in some classic gaming nostalgia with a quick chat about Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, and a shout-out to the iconic Pokémon battle arena Pokéopia.

It’s comics, movies, games, and cons—all packed into one nerdy episode from the heart of Mid-Missouri!

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, we’re celebrating Pokémon Day in a BIG way — but that’s just the beginning.

We dive deep into the growing popularity of the new Absolute Universe from DC and the Ultimate Universe from Marvel. Why are these fresh reimaginings connecting with fans? Are they redefining modern comics? And with so many new storylines on the horizon, is this the start of another golden era?

We also tackle a nerdy debate: what’s the difference between a movie and a film — and does everything really need to be labeled “cinema” to be considered good? It’s a fun (and slightly spicy) discussion about storytelling, fandom expectations, and the art of entertainment.

Closer to home, we’re hyped for upcoming local Missouri comic cons and special appearances — including Ghostface showing up, plus excitement around Regal Theater in Rolla and BB Theaters in Waynesville bringing the big-screen nerd energy.

On the gaming side:

• FireRed & LeafGreen anniversary hype and Pokémon Day rumors

• TMNT hitting prerelease in Magic: The Gathering

• Updates coming to D&D Beyond

• And so much more across comics, games, and pop culture.

If you love comics, conventions, Pokémon nostalgia, and passionate nerd debates — this episode is for you.

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, the crew dives headfirst into a MASSIVE wave of nerd news and hype!

We kick things off with a discussion about the latest buzz surrounding Superman, then shift into the morphin’ world of the new Power Rangers show and what’s happening in the current comics. Of course, we couldn’t skip everyone’s favorite wall-crawler as we talk Spider-Man news and updates.

Closer to home, we highlight upcoming local Comic Cons across Missouri and what fans can look forward to this season.

On the TV front, we break down the big announcement of a Baldur’s Gate 3 series in development, talk about the growing lineup of video-game adaptations, and share thoughts on the upcoming God of War show. We also chat about HBO’s Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and what it means for fantasy fans.

Plus — we dive into Pokémon Day rumors, upcoming movie hype, and plenty more nerdy goodness along the way.

If you love comics, games, conventions, TV, and all things geek culture, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Welcome back to the MidMO Nerd Show, where nerd culture lives loud and proud! 🚀

This week’s episode proves one thing: Sci-Fi is for EVERYONE! We dive deep into the latest Moon Knight comic run from Marvel, breaking down what’s working, what’s wild, and what fans should know.

We also cover the packed Comic Con season, including Missouri Comic Con, and talk about what events you should be hyped for this year.

Anime fans—you’re eating GOOD! 🍜 We discuss upcoming and returning hits like One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, the Naruto 20th Anniversary, and more exciting anime on the horizon.

Plus, we blast off into classic and upcoming sci-fi TV with discussions on Star Trek Academy, Firefly, and Stargate SG-1. And of course, Magic players won’t want to miss our breakdown of the new Magic: The Gathering set and what future releases have in store!

👉 Topics This Episode:

• Moon Knight’s latest Marvel run

• Missouri Comic Con & upcoming conventions

• New anime releases and anniversaries

• Sci-Fi shows old and new

• Magic: The Gathering current & future sets

If you love comics, anime, sci-fi, gaming, and nerd culture—you’re home here.

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🚀 MidMO Nerds Enter 2026! 🚀
The Nerd Show is kicking off the new year LOUD — and packed with comics, movies, anime, games, conventions, and some spicy nerd debates.

We dive into new comic releases including:
🦖 Godzilla
🕷️ Spider-Man
⚡ Power Rangers
🐢 TMNT
🦇 Batman — with Mat breaking down the new Batman run and why he’s hyped about where it’s headed.

We also talk about the upcoming MO ComicCon schedule for February and March — and yes… Gary is going to be EVERYWHERE. If you’re hitting cons this spring, you won’t want to miss this segment.

🎬 Movie Talk for 2026

• Avengers: Doomsday gets the spotlight

• Andrew breaks down hype for Avatar: Fire and Ash

📺 TV & Anime Corner (SPOILER WARNING ⚠️)
We talk Stranger Things spoilers, the ending of My Hero Academia, and the announcement of a new EVA coming soon.

🎮 Gaming News
Deadpool has officially entered Marvel Rivals, and we’ve got thoughts.

🎲 Plus fan-favorite segments return:

• More chaotic Would You Rather?

• Our Top Five X-Men picks (prepare for debate)

And of course… much more nerd chaos packed into one episode.

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💬 Drop your Top 5 X-Men list and hottest 2026 predictions in the comments!